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Luoyang Palace, Government Hall!
Empress Wu was dressed in onyx, sitting high on the throne, listening carefully to the report of Eastern Capital Governor Shi Wendeju.

In 657 AD, Li Zhi, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, promulgated the "Edict to Establish the Eastern Capital" and changed Luoyang into the Eastern Capital. From then on, the Tang Empire implemented a "two capital system", with Chang'an in the west and Luoyang in Tokyo!
Wen Dejun came from the Wen family in Lizhou, Shu region. Four years ago, he was just a small Jinshi. However, because of his relationship with Empress Wu's "Zili people" and his firm support for the martial arts faction, he was quickly recognized by Empress Wu. Reused and promoted to the governor of the Eastern Capital!

Even though it was only the governor of one state, Luoyang, the eastern capital, was a companion capital of the empire. The position of governor of Wendeju was far beyond that of the local governors of Yanzhou. During the Li rule period, there was no such institution as Jing Zhaoyin, so the governors of the two capitals , is equivalent to Jing Zhaoyin, and today, is equivalent to the top leader in the capital.

On the surface, Wen Deju's official rank is from the third rank to the governor of Shangzhou, which is the highest administrative official in the Eastern Capital. However, the embarrassing thing is that King Yu has been serving as the left guard in the Eastern Capital, and his official rank is two ranks higher than him, and Zhao Weiting is the Henan Governor. Fu Fu Mu, the two of them occupied the first and second official positions in the Eastern Capital, so he, the governor, became a mere commander.

After burning a stick of incense, Wen Deju reported all the situation in Luoyang City. Empress Wu rubbed her temples and asked casually:

"Wen Aiqing, you just mentioned that there was a mutiny in Zhechong Mansion not long ago. Why is this?"

Wen Deju cupped his hands and said, "Hui Niang, she was a general under the Zhe Chong Mansion. Because she was whipped by the captain and could not bear the humiliation, she led twenty of her soldiers to rebel. After the defeat, they were all executed. This happened to Zhao Mu Mansion. There is an imperial court!"

Empress Wu nodded and asked: "Who is the captain of Zhechong Mansion? Is he being detained pending trial?"

"Go back to your Majesty, the captain's name is Xie Shiji. He was seriously injured in the mutiny and is now dead!"

"died?"

Empress Wu raised her phoenix eyes, showing a little surprise. She pondered for a moment, and then ordered Wen Deju: "Check this Xie Shiji carefully for me to see what crimes he has committed before. It is best to make it bigger, the better! "

Wen Deju nodded in agreement, and then asked his doubts: "My Majesty, I'm sorry for my humble position, but it was only a captain who died. Why did your Majesty pay so much attention to him?"

Wu Zetian glanced at Wen Deju and did not speak in a hurry. Instead, she slowly stood up and walked out of the hall with her hands behind her back. Wen Deju hurriedly followed behind and waited carefully.

The two of them walked out of the palace one after another. Empress Wu came to the stone fence at the corner. She was condescending, overlooking the prosperous Luoyang City in the distance. With her back to Wen Deju, she said with a slight scolding:

"When I moved you to Dongdu to serve as governor, I didn't ask you to come here to spend your old age. If you want to gain real power in Dongdu, you must first use Zhao Weiting as a stepping stone to power!"

Wen Deju's heart twisted, and he was frightened and extremely excited at the same time. From Empress Wu's brief words, he had already sensed an important signal. Empress Wu wanted to support him in controlling Luoyang City!

Without any time to think about it, he immediately fell to the ground and prostrated: "I'm sorry, I have fought against Zhao Weiting several times over the years. However, all departments are his people, and there is also the help of King Yu behind me. I really don't have any good ideas, so please help me." My Majesty, please tell me how to perform your humble duties."

Empress Wu turned around and hummed: "You know that the opponent's strength is superior to yours, but you still insist on confronting him head-on. You won't lose unjustly. If you want to bring down Zhao Weiting, you can't just focus on him." Instead, we should start with the people under him first. Isn’t Zhechong Mansion under the control of Henan Mansion? If we can dig out something detrimental to him from the captain, no matter whether it is true or false, as long as we can establish his A serious crime, then a dead captain will become a life-killing talisman in your hand!"

Empress Wu's words immediately woke up Wen Deju, and he excitedly kowtowed again: "Thank you for your advice, I know what to do!"

"Get up!"

Empress Wu nodded with satisfaction, turned around and looked at Luoyang City again, overlooking the rows of pavilions, the bustling crowds, and the busy streets... Gradually, Empress Wu's eyes became extremely hot, and her hands on the stone railing slowly Slowly clenched into a fist, could not help but say:
"Luoyang is a good place, Wen Aiqing, you must help me protect it!"

After getting up, Wen Deju didn't understand why Empress Wu suddenly expressed such emotion, so he subconsciously bowed and replied:

"Don't worry, Madam, I will dedicate myself to my humble position and live up to the divine grace!"

After saying that, seeing that Empress Wu still didn't reply, she cupped her hands and said, "My dearest lady, I will resign from my humble position first!"

Wen Deju took three steps back and was about to turn around and leave, but was stopped by Empress Wu again. "Wait, there's one more thing!"

Wen Deju quickly raised his hands and asked, "Please give me your instructions!"

Empress Wu regained her composure and said solemnly: "The princess will stay in Luoyang for three years. You ask your patrol officers and soldiers to strengthen patrols around Taiping Temple. You must always pay attention to the princess's every move. If you find anyone who is detrimental to the princess, ...Kill without mercy!"

"Yes! Empress!"

Wen Deju followed the order and left, recalling the conversation with Empress Wu along the way. When he was approaching the palace gate, he suddenly understood the profound meaning of the queen's words.

'You must help me protect Luoyang! '

Why did the empress say... help her!Instead of helping His Majesty?Help Datang?

Wen Deju's body trembled violently, and he thought of the prophecy circulated among the people during the Taizong period: "After the third generation of the Tang Dynasty, the heroine will be replaced by King Wu!" Suddenly he felt a chill on his back, and he did not dare to think any more, and his steps were trembling. Pass through the palace gate.

After walking a few steps, he unconsciously thought about his wrong answer at that time, which resulted in him losing an opportunity to show his loyalty to Empress Wu. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He raised his palm and slapped himself on the cheek. Under the astonished eyes of the palace guards, Wen Deju looked sad and muttered in a low voice:

"Hey, you didn't use it even if I gave you a chance! You're so stupid!"

After finishing speaking, there was a "slap!", and he slapped himself in frustration.

Empress Wu stood on the stone railing for a long time, Yang Yi took light steps, led a female Taoist nun in Tsing Yi to the back of Empress Wu, and reported in a low voice:

"Your Majesty, the Heavenly Master of the Tiandao Sect is here to meet you!"

After hearing this, Empress Wu slowly turned around and looked at the Taoist nun in Qingyi three steps away.

I saw the other party holding floating dust, wearing a jasper hair crown, wearing a blue celestial master Taoist robe, with a slight smile on his mouth, with a kind of enchanting beauty.

She stood there calmly, with no intention of coming forward to salute.

A little Taoist nun behaved aloofly when facing the queen, refusing to bow before her. The only Taoist priests who dared to show off like this were those from the Tiandao Sect.

If Li Lingyue were here, she must have recognized this old acquaintance. This person almost drove Shi Zhao to death with just one sentence. In the end, he even forced himself, the princess, to kneel down in front of her in public. She was none other than The uncle Shi Qingfeng was talking about was one of the four great masters of the Tiandao Sect, Yu Zhenzi!

Empress Wu naturally knew Yu Zhenzi, having met her once at the ceremony where she was canonized as queen, but she, like Li Zhi, was not attracted to Tiandao Sect's favorable impression.

But as a queen, she had to give some face to the Celestial Master of the state religion, so a smile bloomed on her face, she nodded slightly to Yuzhenzi, and performed a Taoist etiquette:
"I don't know what happened when the Heavenly Master arrived?"

Seeing Empress Wu, Yu Zhenzi nodded first, then returned to a Taoist etiquette, and directly stated his intention of coming:

"Pindao heard that the princess came to Luoyang to become a monk and practice Taoism, so he calculated with his fingers. It happened that today was an auspicious day. Therefore, Pindao wanted to take her back to Taipingguan and personally receive the ordination for the princess. He also asked the queen to part ways with her and hand over the princess. Take it back from Pindao!"